The Oakland Raiders may look at signing free agent running back LaMichael James after his release from the 49ers, as they may need some support if Maurice Jones-Drew, Darren McFadden and Latavius Murray struggle and fantasy football owners should keep an eye on James, as he could be a sleeper pickup if any of the other RBs end up as busts, as he has prime speed and skills out of the backfield.
Read full storyLaMichael James got his wish for a roster release from the San Francisco 49ers, so which team will take a look at the running back after a week into the season?
Read full storyThe NFL free agent market has a new RB name with LaMichael James being released by the San Francisco 49ers and now the running back will get the chance to sign with a new team and the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens, NY Giants and Rams all could be options for his services.
Read full storyThe San Francisco 49ers believe Frank Gore can be a very productive running back, but Carlos Hyde is impressing early and will see a good portion of the carries this season.
Read full storyThe Oakland Raiders are coming into the 2014 season with high expectations and the team is hoping that Darren McFadden and Maurice Jones-Drew can stay healthy, but if that doesn't happen the team could look at a trade with the Buffalo Bills for CJ Spiller or to the 49ers for a potential trade with LaMichael James, as both those players have come up in rumors this summer.
Read full storyThe San Francisco 49ers like what they see out of Carlos Hyde so much the running back could end up being a starter over Frank Gore at some point this season.
Read full storyJim Harbuagh confirmed that despite the multiple injuries at the running back position, Marcus Lattimore's spot was safe as the team remains committed to his recovery.
Read full storyThe Atlanta Falcons were counting on a healthy and improved Steven Jackson, but a hamstring injury hurts the overall plan for the team's ground game.
Read full storyThe Buffalo Bills are reportedly eyeing the running back trade market to see the value of CJ Spiller and injuries could force the San Francisco 49ers to show interest.
Read full storyAfter two injuries at the running back position, the development of Carlos Hyde and Marcus Lattimore is crucial for San Francisco.
Read full storyThe San Francisco 49ers have officially lost Kendall Hunter for the season which could mean good things for LaMichael James and Marcus Lattimore.
Read full storyThe San Francisco 49ers have an abundance of running backs and not all of them can make the final roster. Who will be the odd man out as Carlos Hyde continues to impress?
Read full storyThe Miami Dolphins are not happy with Knowshon Moreno and need the running back to improve if he is going to remain the team's starting running back in 2014.
Read full storyFrank Gore's carries are expected to drop dramatically in 2014 as head coach Jim Harbaugh favors Carlos Hyde and Marcus Lattimore over the veteran.
Read full storyThe NFL offseason is moving towards training camp and as that gets closer, the Houston Texans have to decide about an Andre Johnson trade, as he has been upset with the team and now four teams reportedly are interested and some could be the Oakland Raiders, Cleveland Browns or Patriots and this comes as players like Dion Jordan, Mike Wallace, LaMichael James and Kirk Cousins could be traded this summer.
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